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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.81, 10,118.32 and 4,666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.81, 10,118.32 and 4,666.31 is: 6,988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.81 : 10,118.32 = 4,666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.81/10,118.32 = 4,666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.81x = 10,118.32 × 4,666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.81x = 47,215,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,193.49/6,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.83

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